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Clunk, Pop, Snap or Creak Noise From Rear of Vehicle (Adjust Sheet Metal)

Subject:Clunk, Pop, Snap or Creak Noise From Rear of Vehicle (Adjust Sheet Metal)

Models:2008 Saturn VUE



Condition

Some customers may comment on a clunk, pop, snap or creak type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

Cause


Object Number: 2158353  Size: SH

Object Number: 2158355  Size: SH

There may be insufficient clearance between the bumper bar and the body sheet metal on the left or right side of the vehicle at the bumper beam attachment flange (left shown).

Correction


Object Number: 2158373  Size: SH

Adjust the body sheet metal forward above the bumper bar sheet metal attaching point. Adjust the sheet metal forward above the arrows in the illustration.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B0800

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

0.6 hr